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There are many ways to introduce an academic essay or short paper. Most academic writers,
however, appear to do one or more of the following in their introductions:
Introductions to research articles and dissertations tend to be relatively short but quite complex.
Some of the more common moves include:
Examples of phrases which are commonly employed to realise these functions are listed below.
Note that there may be a certain amount of overlap between some of the categories under which
the phrases are listed.
Establishing the importance of the topic for the world or society
X is a fundamental property of .
X is fast becoming a key instrument in .
X is a common disorder characterised by .
X plays an important role in the maintenance of .
Xs are the most potent anti-inflammatory agents known.
X is a major public health problem, and the main cause of .
Xs are one of the most rapidly declining groups of insects in ....
In the new global economy, X has become a central issue for .
X is the leading cause of death in western-industrialised countries.
Xs are one of the most widely used groups of antibacterial agents and .
X is increasingly recognised as a serious, worldwide public health concern.
X is an important component in the climate system, and plays a key role in Y.
In the history of development economics, X has been thought of as a key factor in .
Establishing the importance of the topic for the discipline
A key aspect of X is .
X is a classic problem in .
A primary concern of X is .
X is at the heart of our understanding of .
X is an increasingly important area in applied linguistics.
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